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College of Coastal Georgia

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA · City · 2,979 students
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$15,261
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
26%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$39,318
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
98%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The College of Coastal Georgia is a public undergraduate institution in the University System of Georgia, renowned for providing an affordable, hands-on education against the scenic backdrop of the historic Golden Isles. The college's strongest academic programs include Nursing, Coastal Ecology, Business Administration, and Hospitality and Tourism Management, all of which leverage the region's vibrant coastal ecosystems and thriving tourism industry for real-world learning. Campus culture is tight-knit and community-oriented, offering students an active Mariner athletic scene, rich service-learning opportunities, and close mentorship from faculty due to small class sizes.


Wikipedia:The College of Coastal Georgia is a public college in Brunswick, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1961 and opened in 1964, making it one of Georgia's newest state colleges. The college transitioned from a community college into a four-year college and conferred its first baccalaureate degrees on May 7, 2011.

Location
Brunswick, GA, 31520-3644 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
JAX · Jacksonville
49 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$3,616$10,936
Housing & food (on campus)$14,012$14,012
Books & supplies$1,850$1,850
Cost of attendance$29,730$39,480
Average net price$15,261Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$10,936
In-state: $3,616
Housing & food (on campus)$14,012
Books & supplies$1,850
Cost of attendance$39,480
In-state: $29,730
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $15,261
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.ccga.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
College of Coastal Georgia’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$13,050
Fees$1,328
Housing$7,828
Food$7,056
Books & supplies$1,850
Personal expenses$6,450
Transportation$1,918
Total published by the school$39,480
See how the in-state total ($29,730) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
College of Coastal Georgia’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$3,300
Fees$1,328
Housing$7,828
Food$7,056
Books & supplies$1,850
Personal expenses$6,450
Transportation$1,918
Total published by the school$29,730
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,298
$30–48k
$13,494
$48–75k
$16,022
$75–110k
$18,785
$110k+
$19,646
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
26%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
14%
Back for yr 2
59%
Transferred
39%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
29% graduated · 41% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 29% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$35,382
10 yrs after entry$39,318
Debt
Median at graduation$15,039
Monthly payment$159
Middle 50% owe$3.5k–$14.8k
90th percentile$25,750
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1000
R 465–570 · M 410–530
ACT midpoint
19
Comp 17–22 · E 15–21 · M 17–22
SAT middle 50%: 875–1100
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Student Body
Gender
Men 29%Women 71%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
22 : 1
Pell grant
40%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$29,123
Independent
31%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
35%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
9%
Black
21%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$35,382
After 10 yrs
$39,318
Business/Commerce, General63
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing40
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods33
Biology, General33
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other31
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General25
Criminal Justice and Corrections23
Research and Experimental Psychology20
Area Studies13
Business Administration, Management and Operations13
Hospitality Administration/Management13
Natural Resources Conservation and Research10
Health and Medical Administrative Services8
Psychology, General6
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other4
Accounting and Related Services3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$11M
Full-time faculty
73%
Faculty salary
$8,029/mo
Teaching spend
$7,600
per student
Federal loans
28%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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